Horoscopes

For Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004. Those with birthdays today: No matter how hard it might be to get what you want, you will endure and make it happen. Luck pops up at unexpected moments. Unfortunately, once you have achieved your goal, you might not want the end results. Be careful what you wish for. You transform internally, and might reflect that change in your domestic life. If you are attached, your relationship might change some. Be willing to be more giving and understanding about a partner and his or her needs. Work with and help your sweetie realize his or her goals.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

  • What might be worrying you ceases to be a problem by the afternoon. You know what you are doing. As you take command of the steering wheel of life, you will make the right moves. Tonight: Enjoy being top dog.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You might have a serious conversation or be working through a key issue. This afternoon, go within for answers. No one knows the situation better than you. Tonight: Vanish. Enjoy your own company.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Get as much work done as you can in the a.m. Concentrate on a serious money concern. You will find a solution. Brainstorm with your buddies and find answers. Tonight: Do what you want with whom you want.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Check out your facts, though you might be overly concerned with what you hear or the information that comes forward. Tonight: Work late; out late.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Reach out for others, after sharing with one key person. You might make a strong partner. Don’t close down, but let go of a key problem. Tonight: Do something different.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Someone might be difficult, and you, in return, could be stubborn. Evaluate what is happening with a friend or a trusted loved one. Tonight: Spend quality time with a pal.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • The more you get done this morning, all the better. By the afternoon, others seek you out, even if it is only for your opinion. Tonight: Go with another’s suggestion.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • You might be late to work, as you want to handle a personal matter. Trust that you will be distracted from your job or your daily life. Tonight: Consider working late.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • You might feel challenged in your personal life this morning, or before you leave your home. Don’t brood. Tonight: Let go as only you can.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • What you say might close someone down rather than open him or her up. You might be upset that you cannot get this person to open up. Tonight: Bring extra work home.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Be aware that you can only do so much and cannot push any more. Expressing what has been a problem becomes the first step in settling it. Brainstorm with others. Together solutions become possible. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Use the morning to your benefit. Others react to a stern statement or decision involving a risk or a relationship. Emphasize what you need, your work and achieving success. Tonight: Pay bills.